She was born on September 10, 1957, in Eldorado, the daughter of James A. and Carmeta (Thacker) McConnell. She worked at the Aisin Company in Marion. Marilyn is survived by her parents, James and Carmeta McConnell of Junction; two sons, Gabriel and Gary Clevenger, both of Vienna; three sisters, Paula and Albert Russell of Salem, Donna and Carl Wood of Junction, Susan and Joe Price of Equality; one brother, Jasper McConnell of Junction.

A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at the Calvary’s Promise Church near Shawneetown.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Vickery Funeral Chapel in Shawneetown will be in charge of arrangements.

Internet condolences may be made at the website, www.vickeryfuneralchapel.com.